Tag: defence industry
2024-25 Budget delivers record funding boost in Australia’s defence sector
The Australian Government is making an investment in the nation’s manufacturing capabilities as part of the 2024 National Defence Strategy, committing $50.3 billion over the next decade to enhance defence industry capability, as revealed in the recently released federal budget.
AUKUS naval leaders gather in Perth for defence summit
Western Australia's strategic significance in defence has been underscored with the announcement of the Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) conference set to host the Chiefs of Navy from the three AUKUS nations.
Aussie-made steel hull to be used in Australian SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines
The Australian government has spearheaded its efforts to ensure that Australian-made steel is used in the construction of the nation’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines built at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
New roadmap released to bolster South Australia’s defence industry workforce
The Commonwealth and South Australian governments have launched a roadmap detailing a strategy that will support the delivery of some of the nation’s most complex defence projects, including manufacturing nuclear-powered submarines and continuous naval shipbuilding.
South Australia’s defence capabilities to take centre stage at Indo Pacific 2023
More than 80 companies are set to represent South Australia’s defence industry at the international maritime exhibition, Indo Pacific 2023, in Sydney from 7 to 9 November.
WA TAFE campus receives cutting-edge machines to train future defence industry workforce
South Metropolitan TAFE’s Rockingham campus has deployed machinery that would allow students to train on the latest equipment used to manufacture components in the defence industry.
CEA Technologies wins air defence radar contract
Canberra-based company CEA Technologies has been awarded a contract to build four new air defence radars as part of the Government’s $2.7 billion investment...
New CDU and RMIT joint facility to drive development of the aerospace industry in...
Media Release By Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will house an advanced manufacturing and test flight facility for the development of drones,...
PM turns sod on new Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence near Geelong
Construction has commenced on the Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence at Avalon, near Geelong, marking a significant milestone for the Federal Government’s more than...
XTEK receives new ballistic armour orders totalling $2.35m
Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of composite products XTEK has received new purchase orders totalling a combined value of $2.35 million.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
